UNLOCKED CONTINUES ITS RISE WITH DEBORAH DE LUCA, JOSEPH CAPRIATI AND PATRICK TOPPING IN SOME OF SICILY'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY SETTINGS

Following sold-out successes at Segesta and Palermo, the promoter expands its UNLOCKED and AURA programme with the Unlocked Music Festival also returning in July as part of Castellammare del Golfo Art Music Week

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UNLOCKED, the Sicilian collective redefining the relationship between world-class electronic music and the island's cultural heritage, today announced the next chapter in its growing series of events. Across its UNLOCKED and AURA brands, the group will bring three of the most respected names in international electronic music - Deborah De Luca, Joseph Capriati and Patrick Topping - to settings that few promoters in the world could ever access.

The announcement follows an extraordinary run of success. The inaugural AURA Festival at the Parco Archeologico di Segesta and a landmark event with techno pioneer Richie Hawtin in Palermo both sold out, and UNLOCKED was named Best Festival at the 2025 Dance Music Awards - confirming its reputation for pairing globally renowned artists with locations of rare historical and cultural significance. These two milestones have set the stage for an ambitious continuation of the series.

UNLOCKED MUSIC FESTIVAL with Marco Carola, Ilario Alicante and Frank Storm

The series also includes the return of the Unlocked Music Festival on 25th July, featuring Marco Carola , Ilario Alicante and Frank Storm - three of the defining voices of the international house and techno scene. The festival forms part of Castellammare - Art Music Week, further cementing UNLOCKED's role at the heart of Sicily's cultural and musical calendar.

AURA Presents Joseph Capriati and Patrick Topping at Sistema delle Piazze, Gibellina

Under the AURA brand - the concept born at Segesta and dedicated to staging premium electronic music within Sicily's most evocative heritage venues - UNLOCKED will present Joseph Capriati and Patrick Topping at the Sistema delle Piazze in Gibellina on 14th August. A globally celebrated artist known for his command of the world's most important stages, Capriati performs in the town named Italian Capital of Contemporary Art for 2026, extending AURA's mission of opening extraordinary locations to new audiences.

UNLOCKED Party Presents Deborah De Luca at the Castello dei Conti di Modica, Alcamo

Under the UNLOCKED PARTY brand, the group will present Deborah De Luca at the Castello dei Conti di Modica in Alcamo on 22nd August. One of the most recognisable figures in global techno, De Luca brings her unmistakable energy to the 14th-century Chiaramonte fortress at the heart of the western-Sicilian town - a medieval stronghold named for the Counts of Modica who held it for four centuries.

Together, these events represent a continuation of a clear and ambitious vision: to stage the finest artists in electronic music within locations of genuine cultural weight, and to position Sicily as an international destination for unforgettable live experiences. With each edition selling out and each venue more remarkable than the last, UNLOCKED and AURA are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the most distinctive forces in European electronic music.

CLEAN BANDIT RELEASE OFFICIAL REMIX OF SHAKIRA AND BURNA BOY’S 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ANTHEM “DAI DAI”

Out Now via Sony Music Latin, the British trio transform “Dai Dai” into a festival-ready celebration of global unity and football culture.

Following the worldwide release of Shakira and Burna Boy’s official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem “Dai Dai,” international British hitmakers Clean Bandit now unveil their highly anticipated official remix of the iconic global anthem. Already sound-tracking one of the biggest sporting events on the planet – with Shakira and Burna Boy’s Opening Ceremony performance broadcast to more than 54 million television viewers across the host nations – “Dai Dai” has emerged as a celebration of football, culture and unity, connecting fans across continents through its infectious energy and international spirit.

Now, Clean Bandit bring their distinctive musical vision to the record, reimagining the anthem through a pulsating fusion of dynamic electronic production and festival-ready energy. Renowned for their genre-blending approach that merges classical instrumentation with contemporary dance music, the British trio transform “Dai Dai” into an uplifting and energetic new experience that heightens the emotional impact of the original while introducing a bold, club-ready dimension.

Out now via Sony Music Latin, the remix preserves the heart of Shakira and Burna Boy’s performances, allowing their vocals to remain central alongside an infectious house groove and high-energy production. Adding their own unique signature flair, Clean Bandit layer driving rhythms, shimmering textures and undulating basslines to create a version that captures the excitement, tension and joy of the tournament atmosphere.

Bringing together three internationally recognised musical forces, the remix bridges Latin pop, Afrobeats and electronic music into a unified sonic celebration. It reflects the same global spirit that has defined “Dai Dai” since its release, reinforcing its message of togetherness and shared passion at the heart of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Originally released as the official song of the tournament, “Dai Dai” has become a defining cultural moment of the competition, performed live during the opening ceremony and embraced as a worldwide sporting anthem. Written by Shakira and Burna Boy alongside an international team of collaborators including Ed Sheeran, the track blends multiple languages and influences, reflecting the global nature of football and its fanbase.

Clean Bandit are an English electronic music group formed in Cambridge, widely recognised for their distinctive fusion of classical instrumentation and contemporary dance production. Comprised of Grace Chatto and brothers Jack and Luke Patterson, the group have built a global reputation for their genre-defying sound, combining orchestral arrangements, electronic beats and pop songwriting into a uniquely cinematic style.

Since their breakthrough, Clean Bandit have achieved widespread international success, scoring multiple UK No. 1 singles and a string of global hits that have accumulated billions of streams worldwide. Beyond their recorded output, Clean Bandit are also known for their visually ambitious music videos and large-scale live performances, which emphasise storytelling, emotion and orchestral performance elements alongside club-focused production. Their work has consistently pushed the boundaries of mainstream electronic music, establishing them as one of the UK’s most innovative and commercially successful acts of the past decade.

DJ SNAKE AND J BALVIN WRAP UP “PARDON MY SPANISH” FOLLOWING TWO EXCLUSIVE NIGHTS AT USHUAÏA IBIZA

Across two nights, the global superstars debuted their new concept on the island, bringing together thousands of fans from around the world

Following two exclusive shows at Ushuaïa Ibiza, DJ Snake and J Balvin have officially wrapped up Pardon My Spanish, their brand-new concept that debuted on the island across two weekends this month.

Debuting across two weekends on June 14 and June 21, Pardon My Spanish marked a new chapter in the longtime creative relationship between DJ Snake and J Balvin. Moving beyond a traditional headline performance, the concept brought together the worlds of both artists in a new live format built specifically for Ibiza.

Across both nights, thousands of fans gathered at Ushuaïa Ibiza to experience the debut of the concept. Bringing together electronic music, Latin influences, and the signature sounds that have defined both artists' careers, delivering two high-energy nights that showcased the duo's chemistry on and off stage.

Having spent a long time developing the concept together, the overwhelmingly positive reaction across both weekends reinforced the demand for experiences that put the crowd at the centre of the night.

For DJ Snake and J Balvin, Pardon My Spanish represented the natural evolution of a creative relationship that has been years in the making. Having collaborated on global hits including Loco Contigo, Noventa, and Tonto, while sharing stages across the world, including Ultra Festival Miami earlier this year, the duo used the concept to bring their partnership beyond the studio and onto the dancefloor in a completely new way.

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